Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Parekh, Ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA?
What languages does Dr. Parekh speak?
Dr. Parekh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Parekh typically treat?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Parekh diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Parekh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Age-Related Nuclear Cataract
- Cataract
- Nuclear Sclerotic Cataract
- Central Lens Clouding
- Cloudy lens
- Lens clouding
- Eye cloudiness
ICD-10 Codes:
- H2510: Age-related nuclear cataract, unspecified eye
- H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral
- H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
- H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
Also known as:
- Narrow-Angle Glaucoma
- Narrow Angle Glaucoma Risk
- Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Glaucoma
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma
- Acute Glaucoma
- Closed-Angle Glaucoma
- Anatomical Narrow Angle
- Angle-Closure Glaucoma Risk
- Eye angle problem
- Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
- Wide-Angle Glaucoma
- POAG
ICD-10 Codes:
- H40039: Anatomical narrow angle, unspecified eye
- H40033: Anatomical narrow angle, bilateral
- H401193: Primary open-angle glaucoma, unspecified eye, severe stage
Also known as:
- Intraocular Lens Implant
- Cataract
- Refractive Errors
- IOL Implant
- Artificial Eye Lens
- Cataract Lens Implant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z961: Presence of intraocular lens
What procedures does an Ophthalmologist like Dr. Parekh typically perform?
As an Ophthalmologist, Dr. Parekh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Parekh. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cataract Removal with Lens Implant
- Extracapsular cataract extraction
- Phacoemulsification
- IOL implantation
CPT Codes:
- 66984: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); without endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation
Also known as:
- Cataract Surgery with Glaucoma Drainage Device
- Laser Surgery for Secondary Cataract
- Laser Eye Surgery for Glaucoma
- Eye Drainage Device Insertion
- Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
- Phacoemulsification with Aqueous Drainage Device
- IOL Insertion with Glaucoma Stent
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Posterior Capsulotomy
- Secondary Cataract Removal
- Laser Eye Surgery
- Iridotomy
- Iridectomy
- Laser Glaucoma Treatment
- Aqueous drainage device placement
- Glaucoma drainage implant
- Subconjunctival drainage device
CPT Codes:
- 66991: Extracapsular cataract removal with insertion of intraocular lens prosthesis (1 stage procedure), manual or mechanical technique (eg, irrigation and aspiration or phacoemulsification); with insertion of intraocular (eg, trabecular meshwork, supraciliary, suprachoroidal) anterior segment aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, one or more
- 66821: Discission of secondary membranous cataract (opacified posterior lens capsule and/or anterior hyaloid); laser surgery (eg, YAG laser) (1 or more stages)
- 66761: Iridotomy/iridectomy by laser surgery (eg, for glaucoma) (per session)
- 0449T: Insertion of aqueous drainage device, without extraocular reservoir, internal approach, into the subconjunctival space; initial device
Also known as:
- Glaucoma Canal Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Canal Widening with Stent
- Canaloplasty
- Aqueous Outflow Dilation
- Glaucoma Drainage Procedure
- Eye Pressure Reduction Surgery
- Canaloplasty with stent
- Aqueous outflow canal dilation
- Glaucoma stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 66174: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); without retention of device or stent
- 66175: Transluminal dilation of aqueous outflow canal (eg, canaloplasty); with retention of device or stent
Does Dr. Parekh accept my insurance?
Dr. Parekh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 521-2301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Parekh accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Parekh in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Community Health Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Parekh's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Parekh affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Parekh has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Parekh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Parekh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053517789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Parekh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Parekh